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[Letter to the Eastman Kodak Company, September 28, 1942]
Letter to the Eastman Kodak Company providing notes about some film the author sent to them.
Date:
September 28, 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford - December 5, 1944]
Letter from A. S. Rossiter to Alex Bradford discussing information pertaining to possible manufacturers of asbestos clothing for fire-fighting protection. Mr. Rossiter recommends to reach out to either Keasby & Mattison Company or Johns-Manville Corporation. In addition to these two companies, Mr. Rossiter recommends that Mr. Bradford reach out to Mr. F. H. Wheeler who was responsible for the specifications adopted by the Industrial Safety Equipment Association.
Date:
December 5, 1944
Creator:
Rossiter, A. S.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Clippings Related to 1944 Democratic National Convention]
Card with printed text "Bawl hell out of Dan Moody and Clint Small" attached to two newspaper clippings related to Texas delegates opposing support for the New Deal and F. D. Roosevelt being elected for a fourth presidential term. Names are underlined in red pencil on the card and in the clippings, and "Write Clint Small" is typewritten at the top of the text in the first clipping. Partial articles on the backs of the clipping describe news about World War II, in Guam and Hungary.
Date:
1944-07~
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Clipping
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 3, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that they have shipped his order of florist supplies via express mail.
Date:
May 3, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 17, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have acquired "a gallon size" of Jones Ant Killer. They tell him that the price is $8.00 per gallon if he still wishes to buy some.
Date:
May 17, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, May 19, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of Jones Ant Killer has been shipped via express mail. It also states that one gallon of Jones Ant Killer is not included on the shipment because it is on back order.
Date:
May 19, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, June 3, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, informing him that they have shipped his order by parcel post.
Date:
June 3, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner, April 5, 1949]
Postcard from the American Florist Supply Co. to D. W. Kempner informing him that his order of florist supplies has been shipped via express mail. They also state that the order does not include Antrol liquid because it has not arrived from the factory.
Date:
April 5, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Invoice from American Florist Supply Co., April 4, 1949]
Invoice for items sold to Daniel W. Kempner, Plantersville, Nurs, by American Florist Supply Co. including hedge shears and pest control products, totaling $13.40.
Date:
April 7, 1949
Creator:
American Florist Supply Company
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Meinrath Brokerage Co., September 24, 1945]
Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to Meinrath Brokerage Co. saying that Santa Fe has secured a compartment with insufficient time for a safe connection. Kempner asks to book a new compartment.
Date:
September 24, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
OK, USA: A Musical Guide Book to the States: Soldier Shows "Blueprint Special"
The last of the U.S. Army Soldier Shows "Blueprint Specials" to be published, "OK, USA" is a musical revue on the theme of U.S. soldiers returning to the United States and finding it finding it as foreign and exotic as any country overseas because they have been away and living under extreme circumstances for so long. Like the other "Blueprint Specials," this show includes a complete script (multiple copies this time); a conductor's score and complete set of instrumental parts; a sample program; set and costume designs; and detailed instructions for producing the show using whatever materials are at hand. Unlike the other "Blueprint Specials," it includes no information on the librettists, songwriters, and other staff who worked on the show.
Date:
1945
Creator:
United States. War Department.
Object Type:
Musical Score/Notation
System:
The UNT Digital Library
[Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox - January 12 ,1945]
Letter from Alex Bradford to John Roy Fox discussing twenty (20) separate individuals with brief biographical descriptions.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford - January 12, 1945]
Letter from S. D. Clithero to Alex Bradford discussing recent advancements and possibility in implementing foam applications for the purpose of fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Clithero mentions that he is no longer writing magazine articles, however he has compiled articles and papers written by others in a copy of Petroleum Administration for War Office.
Date:
January 12, 1945
Creator:
Clithero, S. D.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly - October 14, 1943]
Letter from Alex Bradford to J. G. O'Rielly discussing the positives and negatives of European and Middle Eastern crash trucks used to for fire suppression. Additionally Mr. Bradford mentions that he is interested in receiving the W. S. Rielly & Company catalog for the purchase of fire fighting equipment.
Date:
October 14, 1943
Creator:
Bradford, Alex
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Bulb Company, September 1, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to American Bulb Company informing the company that Kempner bought lilies somewhere else, but still needs twenty-five Croft Lily Bulbs and one hundred White Callas.
Date:
September 1, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the American Florists Supply Co., September 11, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to the American Florist Supply Co. requesting one pound of poison grain sent to W. B. Keyser and the bill sent to Kempner.
Date:
September 11, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank Oechslin & Co., August 16, 1944]
Letter from Daniel W. Kempner to Frank Oechslin & Co. interested in Kentia palms and asking for other house palms available for purchase.
Date:
August 16, 1944
Creator:
Kempner, Daniel W. (Daniel Webster), 1877-1956
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner, February 17, 1949]
Postcard from The Pullman Company to D. W. Kempner acknowledging "receipt of [his] application for refund" and assuring him that they are working on his case.
Date:
February 17, 1949
Creator:
Pullman Company
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memo from Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Nixon, and Mrs. Hess, September 22, 1944]
Memo from Mrs. McMahon, Mrs. Nixon, and Mrs. Hess to the Board of Directors about post war programs that the AWVS will be planning for.
Date:
September 22, 1944
Creator:
McMahon, Audrey; Nixon, Stanhope & Hess, Alfred F.
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Telegram from I. H. Kempner to Meinrath Brokerage Co., September 23, 1945]
Telegram sent by I. H. Kempner to Meinrath Brokerage Co. informing them that Kempner expects to arrive in Chicago on Friday and asks to secure compartment to New York that afternoon.
Date:
September 23, 1945
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston, April 14, 1949]
Letter from I. H. Kempner to Mr. and Mrs. David F. Weston discussing about their travel plans to Cincinnati.
Date:
April 14, 1949
Creator:
Kempner, Isaac H. (Isaac Herbert), 1873-1967
Object Type:
Letter
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Postcard of Chicago Skyline]
Postcard of the Wrigley Building and Tribune Tower on the skyline of Chicago. A typed note on the back of the postcard says "Two of Chicago's most interesting and beautiful buildings are the Tribune Tower and the Wrigley Building. Facing each other on Michigan Boulevard, they form an impressive gateway to the North Side of Chicago." A handwritten note addressed to Miss Helen & Ted Aten says, "Dear Helen & Ted, How are the pickles going? My bites seem to be improving. Next time I'll bring something that will kill them instead of me. Say hello to Jiggs for me. Love Ruthie."
Date:
August 1942
Creator:
unknown
Object Type:
Postcard
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Mrs. Horace Clark]
Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Mrs. Horace Clark, including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. This work order includes a bronze figure measuring 41 inches high.
Date:
July 1941
Creator:
Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Client Card: Bronze Incorporated]
Client card describing work completed at the Roman Bronze Works Foundry for Bronze Incorporated (Leonard Grosse), including a job number, brief description, monetary amount, and dates associated with each entry. Pieces include: plaque (2 copies; 56" x 16"), plaque (2 copies; 24" x 12"), "Lily Pads and Frogs," "Aviator" (2 copies), "Dutch Group" (24" x 13", 28" x 18" at the pails; base 35"), fountain, "Boystown Figs" (3 copies), "Bible" (66" x 44"), "Last Supper," "Boystown Figures" (2 copies), bookends (2 copies), modern sculpture (3 copies), "Christ," racing trophy (6.5" x 13.5" x 8.5"), several figures, abstract, William H. Peck plaque, Luther Bust (2 copies; 38" x 33"), "Eagle" (42"), "Bust of Colonel R. R. McCormick" (2 copies; 30"), "Monk and Lady" bookends, "Dead Dog," and "Christ Plaque" (60" x 34").
Date:
May 1948
Creator:
Roman Bronze Works Foundry
Object Type:
Text
System:
The Portal to Texas History